US Bridges

Sunset Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 3.17 MI North Putnam Tl. · Structure no. 03475

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Hill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location3.17 MI North Putnam Tl.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.97434, -71.86461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.